Job Summary
The Network Engineer will implement equipment installation plans, maintain components of the network, and troubleshoot issues. He/she will be responsible for monitoring the network firewall, assessing the functionality of network routers, ensuring Internet security software is regularly updated, developing/implementing company email policies, and maintaining the company phone system.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Respond to network connectivity issues; resolve any wireless communication issues
- Sustain necessary data throughput rate by monitoring network activity and maintaining equipment
- Maintain the company phone system
- Update the network maintenance manual; submit a summary of changes to the manual weekly
- Collaborate with third party support/vendors to ensure the network stays operational
- Ability to comply with local, state, and federal laws
- Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Willingness to work as a team member, recognizing and encouraging other team members
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities
- Ability to work under pressure
- Working knowledge of technology equipment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to adapt to frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events in the work environment. Ability to problem solve
- Strong reasoning and judgment skills
- Ability to act with professionalism, integrity, and superior confidentiality
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
- Ability to assess own strengths/opportunities; pursues training and development opportunities, striving to continuously build knowledge and skills
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in managing computer networks in lieu of bachelor’s degree
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certificate preferred
- CompTIA networking certifications preferred
Experience needed:
- VMWare
- Windows server
- SQL
- Active Directory
- Windows firewall
Other details:
- Position is based in Auburn Alabama
- Relocation assistance will be provided
- Salary depending on experience